Incoming Rep. Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, will be restricted to men’s restrooms at the U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday. The decision follows objections from conservative lawmakers and aligns with Johnson’s stance that Capitol facilities must reflect biological sex.
McBride, a Democrat from Delaware and LGBTQ advocate, is set to take office in January after a decisive electoral victory. She previously made history in 2016 as the first transgender person to address a major party convention. Despite the controversy, McBride remains focused on healthcare reform, championing paid family leave and expanded dental care access during her time as a state senator.
Her election underscores growing public support for diverse representation, with McBride emphasizing the importance of ideas over identities in her campaign message.
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